| Ride Stats |
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Distance:
5.31 miles
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Altitude Gain:
205 ft
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Avg Speed:
7.35 mph
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Route:
Montour
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Avg Grade: 0 %
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Max Grade: 0 %
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Max HR: 135 bpm
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Avg HR: 114 bpm
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Terrain: Road: Flat
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Bike: Tomac Buckshot XC Mtn
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Club: Schuyler County Cycling Club |
| Weather Conditions: Sunny 50 F S wind @ 6 mph |
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January thaw arrived and initially looked like good day for riding with bright sunshine and a mild south wind. When I saw the weather report, I was debating whether to bring out the road bike or the mountain bike. Haven't had much of a desire to get out this year. Have almost always rode on New Year's Day but this year the high was nineteen and the north wind was blowing in the teens so opted out of that tradition. Today was the first time the sun has been visible since before Christmas and it actually had some heat to it. Unfortunately it was melting a few inches of ice and snow and the humidity was quite high so finally opted for the mountain bike. Intended to ride up the rail trail to Millport again but that didn't go well at all. While the snow has mostly melted, it was now a slush on a hard ice surface. Rode about a half mile up the trail but had trouble with traction from both the front and rear wheels. Couldn't get any momentum going and had to dismount and walk a few times. My feet were soon soaked from the ice water slush and despite the fifty degree temperature my toes were freezing. Gave up and turned back. Actually did better going downhill as momentum wasn't a problem, but it was still unfun. Thought about going home and getting the road bike out but the cold toes suggested we finish the day inside on the trainer. Can't say it was good to be outside again, but I am finally on the board. Another warm day tomorrow though it will be cloudy and showery. Then it appears the sub freezing temperatures will return.
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